Kambo is a traditional Amazonian practice using the secretion of a tree frog, applied to small points on the skin. It is not psychedelic. It is intense and physical, and the safety conversation is the most important part, so that is where we start.
What kambo is
Small superficial points are made on the skin, and the secretion is applied. The body responds quickly and strongly, then settles. Traditionally it is used for cleansing and clarity.
Is kambo legal, and how safe is it?
Kambo is powerful and it is not for everyone. Heart conditions, certain medications, pregnancy, and other factors matter a great deal. Serious problems have happened where screening was poor and facilitation was careless. We screen carefully and decline when it is not safe. This is also a topic to discuss with a medical professional before you decide. Who holds the practice matters as much as the practice itself, and our kambo ceremony page covers how it is held at Lunita. People weighing this often compare it with other work, so how ayahuasca and psilocybin differ and the Maya sweat lodge explained are worth reading too.
What it is not
It is not a cure, and it is not magic. We frame it experientially and we make no health claims. Come with honest expectations and good information.